Prisons spokesman steps down
Prisons Commissioner Gamini B Dissanayake, who issued a statement defending the release of fraudster W.H. Athula Tillekeratne from the Anuradhapura…
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Probe into unlawful release of A’Pura prisoner throws light on past transgressions
Cabinet spokesperson, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, said yesterday that the investigation into the unlawful release of an inmate under the cover of a…
Situlpawwa Poson illumination ceremony begins with Upali Group sponsorship
The 39th annual Poson illumination ceremony at the historical Situlpawwa Rajamaha Viharaya— a sacred site once home to 12,000 arahants…
Prisons Chief interdicted, A’pura Supt. remanded
Poya Day Pardon: Commissioner General of Prisons, Thushara Upuldeniya, has been interdicted over the release of W.M. Athula Tillekaratne, a…
Sri Lanka, China ink MoUs on trade partnership
Sri Lanka and China have signed two Memoranda of Understanding to set up a working group on trade facilitation, and…
Australia pushing for ‘rules-based order’ in Indian Ocean – Deputy PM at LKI event
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles recently underscored the critical importance of protecting sea lines of communication…
NPP going ahead with wind power projects planned by previous governments
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has said the National People’s Power (NPP) government will implement wind power projects finalised by previous…
Sluggish capital spending irks govt: AKD cracks the whip
The highest levels of government have expressed serious concern about the sluggish pace of capital spending by Ministries, with some…
Release of convict: AKD urged to bring alleged culprits to justice
The Committee for Protecting Rights of Prisoners yesterday (08) said it would be President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s responsibility to take…
Iranganie celebrates her birthday today
One of Sri Lanka’s beloved and iconic artistes, Iranganie Serasinghe, celebrates her birthday today (09).Born in 1927, Serasinghe is a…